Instaoutfits 03 and #Passion4Fashion Linkup

Sorry for the delay in today’s #Passion4Fashion folks, it was my Birthday yesterday (Hello 31!) and i normally prepare my post the day before but alas, that didn’t happen. I was busy celebrating and having a truly lovely day. Celebrations continuing today with lunch and then a date night this evening with Salvatore which i’m really excited for.

So today i thought i’d bring you all my daily outfits from Instagram. I’ve done this twice before now (see 1 and 2) and as i say each time, i love instagram for keeping me accountable, otherwise i could quite easily slink in to the depths of joggers and a hoody territory (she says, blatantly dressed in exactly that.. i shall be changing shortly though.. pinky promise)

So these are just some quick snaps from day to day life, where i either pester my kids to take a snap for me or whoever else is with me 🙂

Looking through the photos there are a couple of items that have been on constant rotation this season, which have been great investment pieces that i’m glad i bought.

This Hush Nessa cardigan gets worn on average once a week. Its snuggly and lovely and my favourite colours. Cheap it was not, but cost per wear has made it worth every penny as i most certainly grab this over any of my other cardi’s.

A Black Biker Jacket has been an essential. It just seems to complete any outfit. Especially love it with dresses.

Knitted dresses. I’m obsessed with knitted dresses this season. Its just like wearing a snuggly blanket all day long and calling it an outfit… What’s not to love! I’ve been loving this Navy one and this Grey one, which i wear more often than i care to admit.

An awesome Parka Coat is vital to my existence. With SO MUCH RAIN and a dog to walk and school runs to do, hibernating for the winter is apparently not an option. My Parka is the only thing that makes going out in the abysmal weather we’ve been having, bearable.

Biker boots have been my usual boot of choice but there’s been lots of other boots too ( i’m just not a one shoe kind of girl.. shoe monogamy is not my strong point) The Steve Madden Dennmarks have been amazing for going with everything from dresses, skirts to jeans. (they currently have 25% off at the moment too.. which is bloody brilliant!)

Day Dresses. I love a good day comfy dress. My two favourites at the moment are this Cream One which i had my eye on for ages.. i bought it as my birthday present from me to me 😉

The other is my trusty Great Plains dress that even though has only cropped up once in these photos, i actually wear it all the time. Like embarrassingly a lot. Its just so darn comfy and worth every penny.

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Happy Birthday Rachel. Hope you have a lovely evening with Salvatore tonight.I do love that star jumper of yours! And don't think I didn't notice the star scarf as well. I have one exactly the same and in navy and white stars!I have to say I've been lovin' and wearin' my duster coat which was a complete impulse purchase. I've been able to eke out wearing it by throwing over my plaid cape (which I've also loved wearing), although since the temperature's been dropping this week, they've sadly gone back in the wardrobe for now!Thanks for hosting.

I think it's grossly unfair to post so many great outfits, Rachel – that looks like a month's worth (a lot more, in fact) for me!! With the weather and having pulled a hamstring a week ago (meaning I can barely walk) I've worn nothing but boyfriend jeans and a selection of hoodies/sweaters this week.

Roll on sunshine and a body that works!

Thank you so much for hosting, and enjoy the "rest" of your birthday oh lovely one :))

Hi RachaelI sent you a Belated Bday wish on IG> Hope you enjoyed it I love the sweater dresses, and have a fair amount of them, of course your boots, shoes and the lovely camel sweater that you wore here Just great taste all aroundxx jesshttp://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com